Wes Timmerman
Born 1944.
Graduated from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, California in 1967; B.S. in Animal Science. Post graduate studies continued there in Zoology.
Early in life, was influenced by Look, Life and National Geographic magazines and by grandfather's slide shows.
Began shooting 35mm film in 1961.
Started building a body of images with the use of a large format (4x5) camera in 1982.
Most influential to my photography are: Ansel Adams for the technical aspects of photography and inspiration; Thomas Moran for compositions; Eliot Porter for the dynamic and lyrical use of color. The rich and diverse community of landscape and abstract photographers has always been inspiring. Last, but not least, is the lifelong friendship and shared field experiences with my brother - artist and professional photographer, Bill Timmerman.
I live in Jackson, Wyoming with my wife Shirley and continue to photograph in the American West, especially in the National Parks which have had a significant influence on my life. Current portfolios include Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone.
Joint show with sculpter Dan Burgette "Sculpture and Photography", Jan & Feb, 2008 at
Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary - Jackson, Wyoming
One-man show "Images from Deep Time" Oct & Nov 2007 at Beaver Street Gallery.
Flagstaff, AZ
Group show "Visions" Nov 2006 - Jan 2007 Ordover Gallery,
Museum of Natural History, San Diego, California
One man show "Our Abstract Enviornment" Oct-Nov 2006 Jackson Street Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming
One-man show - "Places to Seek" - Oct. 2005 Jackson Street Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming
One-man show Oct. 2003 Arcadia Coffee Co., Old Greenwich, Connecticut
Prints hang in a number of private collections.